CHRISTMAS: THE FEELING NOT THE SEASON

You know, as I think about this season;
And all the buzz and excitement in the air,
I couldn't help noticing that so many have become ignorant of the reason,
Behind this season, the buzz, and excitement in the air,
So many live in the shadow of Christmas trying to keep it real,
As they rush off to the malls and stores, trying to grab the deals,

But all these fuss and buzz in the air,
Got me thinking and meditating,
And all the excitement and festivity in the atmosphere,
Got me reminiscing and cogitating,
Over what we have made Chistmas to be;
A time when people can no longer be free,
To express love in its simplicity,
For all we do is emphasize commercialism, artificiality and superficiality,

Now, I am not writing to disapprove of gifts and presents,
But I am writing to address the heart and attitude with which we give presents,
'Cos I am reminded of my imaginary friend who was criticized by his brothers,
Because he couldn't get a gift for his sick mommy, and he was bothered,
He loved his mom so much but because he couldn't give a gift like others,
He was despised and criticized,
So, I ask: when it comes to Christmas, what is of greater importance,
The season and its buzz and fuss,
Or the feeling and the love,
Is it the price or the value of the present,
Or the heart and thought behind it,

So, as we celebrate this all important holiday,
Let us understand that it is all about the feeling,
The feeling of true love, of brotherhood, sisterhood, friendship, and togetherness,
Don't be overwhelmed by the buzz of the season, living in sadness,
Over your inability to buy a friend a gift,
Sometimes a nice word, a hug, a helping hand, can be your only gift,
And a true friend will appreciate anything you give, from a pure heart,
So, try to give the gifts and presents, but better yet spread the love,
Remember- the Feeling, not so much the fuss and craziness of the Season,
After all, Christmas is about LOVE.

Merry Christmas